A nice Catholic W.
The Biden administration and the National Park Service backed down from their threats to prevent the Knights of Columbus from hosting a Memorial Day Mass at a national cemetery.
All it took was some good old-fashioned lawsuit threats.
The Knights have hosted the annual Memorial Day Mass inside Poplar Grove National Cemetery in Petersburg, Virginia since the 1960's.
On May 21, First Liberty Institute and McGuireWoods LLP filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against National Park Service, so that the Knights can continue on with hosting their annual Memorial Day Mass at the Cemetery. NPS denied the Knights a permit, citing a new policy that designated 'religious services' as prohibited 'demonstrations.' That policy said religious services must be held somewhere outside the cemetery, even though other events may be held in the cemetery.
Yeah, apparently a Catholic Mass is an illegal "demonstration" under Biden's federal government.
Well, it's a "demonstration" until you realize you're not going to win in court. Then it's an approved behavior.
According to First Liberty, the National Park Service denied the Knights a permit to host the Mass because a policy change prohibits 'demonstrations,' including religious services, in the cemetery. It explained to the court that government cannot disfavor faith-based organizations and gatherings simply because they're religious. In fact, under the First Amendment and other federal law, religion and religious groups receive favored treatment and protection.
In the wake of the lawsuit, Biden officials have allowed the service to move forward.
Always assert your rights and push back. You'll be shocked how many of these administration services just don't want to deal with the legal fight.
Especially when you have precedent on your side.
The Knights of Columbus have held this exact ceremony in this exact place for around 60 years. And only under Biden has it suddenly become illegal.
It's a load of crap and we all know it.
'The Knights are thrilled that they will be able to exercise their religious beliefs and keep this honorable tradition alive. We appreciate the tremendous support of Governor Youngkin and Attorney General Miyares in this case,' said First Liberty Senior Counsel Roger Byron.
Good on the Knights for living up to their namesake and fighting for the faith in America.
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